University of Nottingham Ningbo China

Program Overview

This course provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in finance and accounting, coupled with a fully integrated understanding of the theory and practice of management in different organisations. In particular, the degree provides a strong interdisciplinary core of material in accounting and finance theory and practice, focusing on the modern firm and its financial environment.

The program has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. The curriculum of our program incorporates a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), is closely tied to the practice of investment management, and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA Program exams.

Special features

• Detailed knowledge of finance, accounting and management concepts and the skills to independently apply them to business issues;
• A firm foundation for a successful career in a range of business areas, or for further study and research;
• Exemptions from professional accounting certification and associations such as the ACCA and ICAEW.

Course structure

The degree is offered as a three or four-year programme depending on your entry qualification.

• For domestic students the course structure follows the Chinese higher education system and is based on a four-year program.
• For international students, with relevant qualifications, the course structure follows the UK higher education system and is based on a three-year program.

Accreditations

This course works closely with professional accounting associations. Graduates of this degree can obtain exemptions from certain papers within the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Professional Examination Scheme, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Certificate Level, Certified Practising Accountant (CPA Australia) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Certificate in Business Accounting.

Graduates who hold other degrees from Nottingham University Business School China are also eligible for exemption from certain papers with these professional accounting institutions if they complete the required modules.

The programme has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme. The curriculum of our programme incorporates a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), is closely tied to the practice of investment management, and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA Programme exams.

Careers and further study

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Career Development Office can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.

Most graduates pursue career in banking, finance, consultancies, or seek further study and research. Current student employers include major Chinese and international companies such as Bank of China, Proctor and Gamble, Deloitte.

For those who pursue further study in the class of 2018, 46.2% were admitted by World Top 50 universities according to QS Ranking. Examples of further study destinations include Imperial College London, University of London, Columbia University and the University of Hong Kong.